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Gameplay

Loosely following the story of the graphic novels, up to four players can play as Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Kim Pine or Stephen Stills (along with the unlockable character Nega-Scott), who must battle through seven levels in order to defeat Ramona's seven evil exes. Characters have their own individual movesets, which can be expanded upon by gaining enough experience, and are also able to use weapons. Each player has Heart Points and Guts Points, the latter of which can revive players if they are knocked out, or be used to perform special moves such as summoning Knives Chau. Defeating enemies earns coins which can be spent in shops to purchase items that can replenish health or boost stats.[6] Players can also enter Subspace areas which act as bonus areas where extra coins can be earned. During co-operative play, players can revive fallen comrades, give each other health or money and simultaneously taunt for a combined attack. Various cheat codes unlock extra features, such as a Boss Rush and a Survival Horror mode.[7]

Reception

The game has received positive reviews from critics, with a Metacritic score of 79% based on reviews from 35 critics.[18]IGN gave the game an 8.0 score and an Editor's Choice award, praising its style and soundtrack but criticizing its lack of online multiplayer or drop-in play.[19][20]
Similarly, 1UP.com criticized the game's difficulty and need for grinding, giving the game a B+ rank.[21]Joystiq gave the game 5 stars, saying that "they couldn't recommend it any higher, especially at 10 bucks."[22]Game Informer gave the game a 9.0 score, calling it "the best modern brawler since Castle Crashers."[23]GameTrailers gave the game a score of 8.3, calling it "an excellent pastiche that will reaffirm your love for classic beat-em-ups."[24]GamesRadar gave the game 8/10, calling it "a breezy blast from the past."[25]Kotaku called it "an entertaining little old-school beat-em up that becomes exponentially more entertaining the more friends you play with."[26]GameSpot gave the game a score of 6.5, saying the game is a bit too chaotic with four players on screen.[27]